Reader Survey 2017: Best Vietnamese in Portland

The Best Vietnamese food in Portland? Everyone seems to have an opinion

It wasn’t until writing up these results that I realized my consumption of Vietnamese food this year is zero. I’m not sure why, as I like the cuisine, especially a bowl of pho on cold afternoons. Without a conscious decision, I’ve been drawn towards ramen instead. I will have to remedy this oversite in 2018. Here are the results of your votes for the best Vietnamese restaurant in Portland.

Huge following for their homemade Vietnamese soups/Pho. The kitchen specializes in two soup specials a day, and I’ve always found both to be very good. Incredibly popular, the restaurant tends to run out, and you’ll need to settle with smoothies or Bahn Mi. You can also see what is available at sister restaurant, Rose VL Deli, which opens at 4 pm with more soup.

A wide-ranging menu of Vietnamese food, including a variety of Pho, Bahn Mi, rice plates and vermicelli bowls. I would call this Vietnamese for beginners. It is very popular with the downtown lunch crowd.

5. Pho Hung

Vietnamese with Laos and French Colonial Vietnam influences. A large menu of classics such as salad rolls, skewers, spring rolls, soups, salads, noodles and more. Popular, draws a crowd, especially on sunny afternoons.

Fish Sauce has reopened after a fire early this year. The restaurant has a large group of followers in the NW Portland area. Broad menu, and slightly more upscale than most of the restaurants on this list.

A bit different than other restaurants in this list, Mekha’s specialty is food from the grill – beef short ribs, caramelized quail or chicken wings, etc. Pho lovers aren’t left out – 9 different variations are available.